French Expression · Intermediate
sandhi tonal
tone sandhi
Pronunciation: /sɑ̃.di tɔ.nal/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "tone sandhi".
Example
En mandarin, le sandhi tonal le plus fréquent concerne le 3e ton.
The most common example of tone sandhi in Mandarin Chinese concerns the third tone.
Practice tips
- Practice sandhi tonal out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.